In a statement here today, SIRIM said it would provide the ECER technical assistance and human capital development in the areas of metal fabrication technology, packaging and labelling and post-harvest machinery in agriculture.

"These services will also be expanded to new companies which are expected to be established in ECER, it said.

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili, said with the development of Tanjung Agas in Pekan, Pahang as part of ECER zone to create activities in petrochemical and fabrication engineering work, the demand for these services was expected to grow significantly.

"This will provide opportunities for employment to the local community and small medium enterprises (SME) technical support services," he said.

SIRIM, he said, has been actively involved in SME development activities, which included the enhancement of product packaging and labelling in the food-related industry.

"This is in line with the objective of ECER in upgrading and improving the product presentation of companies which are operating in this region," he said.

He said SIRIM has also proposed to train and assist welders to be qualified underwater welders and inspectors under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (10MP).

Ongkili said this skill was in demand especially in the petrochemical (offshore), port, marine (ship maintenance and repair) and liquid-filled tanks.

For this, he said, SIRIM proposed an allocation RM6 million under the 10MP to cover infrastructure development, human capital development and equipment for the underwater welding centre in Pahang.

-- BERNAMA

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siness Times talks to Datuk Jebasingam Issace John, CEO of the ECER Development Council that will coordinate all projects under the Special Economic Zone

Malaysia’s economy, specifically the East Coast Economic Region (ECER), will see a resurgence with the introduction of the country’s first Special Economic Zone, which was recently launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

The SEZ is aimed at generating investments of RM90 billion by 2020.

An integrated development zone stretching from Kertih, Chukai, Kuantan Port City, Kuantan, Gambang to Pekan, with special incentives to draw in investments, the SEZ will foster a conducive business environment, accelerate growth and economic development.

The SEZ is expected to contribute RM23 billion to the national GDP and create 220,000 new jobs out of the 560,000 jobs under the ECER Master Plan.

Business Times talks to DATUK JEBASINGAM ISSACE JOHN, chief executive officer of the ECER Development Council which will monitor and coordinate all projects under the SEZ.

Q: Why is the ECER SEZ limited to this area only?

A: While the SEZ forms only 6 per cent of the ECER land mass, the area has a significant impact as it creates 50 per cent of all jobs and 80 per cent of economic output set out in the ECER Master Plan.

Because it contains mature activities such as oil, gas, petrochemical, manufacturing plants and industries, the area has economies of scale for development, concentrating on the provision of infrastructure and facilities as well as customised incentives.

Q: Will the SEZ draw investments away from the other ECER districts?

A : Other projects and initiatives under the ECER Master Plan will continue as planned. While the SEZ's focus is on manufacturing and industrial activities, projects for the tourism, agriculture and education clusters will continue uninterrupted outside the SEZ.

In fact, the rest will act as hinterland catchment areas supplying feedstock to support the development of the Collection, Processing and Promotion Centres (CPPC) for the agro based industries and manufacturing products meant for the domestic and export markets.

Studies are also under way to explore the possibility of a second SEZ within ECER for an integrated development throughout the region. One of the areas being studied is the vicinity near Tok Bali - Besut and its immediate environs along the border of Kelantan and Terengganu.

Q: How competitive are the SEZ's incentives in comparison with other international SEZs?

A: Several fiscal and non-fiscal incentives have been introduced to boost the SEZ's competitiveness. These are supplemented by customised incentives for qualified investors.

Supplementing these incentives, the SEZ will be backed by modern infrastructure and specialised institutions to enhance skills and competencies.

It will be one of the first truly integrated SEZs with new townships, international tourism sites, served by four ports, two airports and knowledge innovation zones.

Processing of applications will also be fast tracked through ECER's one-stop centres established at all ECER Development Council offices, while infrastructure projects are designed to cut down access time to port, airport or highway to 45 minutes.

Utilities will be upgraded with uninterrupted delivery while its port throughput will grow to 70 million metric tonnes by 2020.

Q: Why launch the SEZ now when the economy is still in the doldrums and may affect investments?

A: The idea of an SEZ is timely as it paves the way for recovery. When the up-cycle comes around, SEZ has already put ECER in the forefront in the minds of investors.

In addition, the ECER has committed to the construction and upgrading of infrastructure and supporting facilities which will have a multiplier effect to the growth and development of the Region.

Q: How will ECERDC prioritise between SEZ and ECER? Will ECER's milestone targets change now?

A: The projects in the SEZ are all subsets of the ECER Master Plan and will fuel ECER's growth. Meanwhile, all other ECER projects and programs outside of SEZ will continue to have the same priority and will be implemented as planned.

This means that in addition to the SEZ's focus on manufacturing and industrial activities, projects for the tourism, agriculture and education clusters will continue uninterrupted outside the SEZ, acting as hinterland catchment to supply feedstock for the agro based industries and manufacturing products.

Without the SEZ, the ECER Master Plan targets for 2020 will be difficult to achieve due to the unexpected slowdown in the global economy.

Also, any investments derived for the SEZ will benefit the rest of the region, especially from growth of various economic and commercial activities within the ECER.

This is supported by research showing higher urbanisation correlates to higher economic output and has a positive impact in generating employment and business opportunities in the adjacent areas.

Q: Will SEZ's activities displace agriculture?

A: The SEZ's activities will not displace agriculture but rather it will enhance and create new opportunities for farmers through anchor company and contract farming arrangements, as well as supply chain and value chain integration and enhanced branding, packaging and marketing efforts.

One project focus of the SEZ is agriculture-based industries such as the grain-based animal feed, livestock processing, fisheries processing and halal industry. All these require farming and raw material input, increasing demand for agriculture produce.

Q: What is the employment ratio between local and foreign workers within the ECER?

A: There is no restriction on employment. The priority for jobs will be given to local workers, while unlimited expatriate knowledge workers for management positions can be brought in to fill positions which they are better qualified for.

However, there will be a mandatory portion of local employment required to ensure transfer of technology and employment of skilled labour from the educational institutions in the region.

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THE East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Development Council is holding an exhibition on its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and human capital development initiatives at the Berjaya Mega Mall in Kuantan from August 5 to 9.

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat's presence at the launch of the East Coast Economic Region's Special Economic Zone two days ago shows the Pas leader's desire to forge good relations with the Federal Government, said the prime minister here yesterday.

Datuk Seri Najib Razak said relations between the Federal Government and state governments, especially those under opposition rule, should not be an issue but the interests of the people, including in Kelantan, should be given attention in a fair manner.

"A high degree of understanding (between the Federal Government and Kelantan government) cannot be achieved within a short time, but what is important is the sincerity and mutual respect shown by the leaders of both sides," he told Malaysian journalists on the last day of his official visit to Brunei.

Najib was asked to comment on Nik Aziz's statement that he was grateful for the extraordinary reception from the prime minister during his visit to Pekan.

"I appreciate Nik Aziz's comments and his willingness to participate in that day's programme."

Najib was referring to Nik Aziz comments that he had never received such a warm reception from previous prime ministers, besides being impressed with Najib's generosity with his smile as well as the various areas they visited.

Najib said as prime minister, he wanted to be fair to all Malaysians. -- Bernama

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THE East Coast Economic Region (ECER) has introduced a training and skill development programme which it hopes will train 4,000 employees by the end of 2009.

The Corridor Growth Skill Training Development Programme aims at placing a portion of the unemployed and retrenched workers, especially contract and part-time workers, back into the workforce.

It will be implemented with three initiatives, namely skill development programme, graduate placement and training for contract, and part-time workers and entrepreneurship development.

The training will focus on the five clusters of ECER which are tourism, oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing and agriculture.

Participants will also enjoy an allowance, accommodation and meals throughout the training period.

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ROMPIN: The Federal Government is mulling over the suggestion to revive the defunct Pahang Tenggara Development Authority (Dara) to spur economic development in the south-eastern areas.

Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said a high-profile meeting would be held “very soon.” with the state government to discuss the issue.

“We feel that Dara can be revived so that the southeastern areas in Pahang can be better co-ordinated and more organised in their development.

“However, we must also ensure its role will not affect the development programmes of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) masterplan,” he said after opening the Rompin Umno division delegates’ meeting here recently.

Shafie, who is also Umno vice-president, said many aspects needed to be considered before a decision was made on the proposed revival.

He said among others, Dara must be tailored to meet the needs of infrastructure, industrial and tourism development to benefit the public at large.

Shafie was responding to a suggestion by Rompin Umno division chief Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis who urged the Government to revive Dara to help achieve a more balanced development in southeasterly districts namely Rompin, Maran, Pekan, Paya Besar and Bera.

“It is a good suggestion and I will personally look into it, to see whether it is viable to be revived.

“Most importantly, we do not want Pahang to be left behind compared to other states,” he said.

Shafie said if the suggestion received the green light, more funds could be allocated to expedite development projects in those areas.

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The South Kelantan Development Authority (Kesedar) is still waiting for approval from the state government to relocate 1,000 hardcore poor at a 960-hectare site in Rantau Manis under the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) programme.

Kesedar General Manager Mohd Arshad Ismail said the matter was discussed between the Gua Musang Land and Administration Office, state Land and Mineral Resources office and the state government.

"We will wait for the outcome but we hope the land approval can be done soon. Once we receive the approval, proposed plans under the programme, including building 990 houses for the settlers will be carried out," he told Bernama.

The ECER is expected to attract investment worth RM112 billion over a 12-year period, starting from 2008 when it was launched. Apart from developing the region, the launch of ECER is also aimed at eradicating poverty by 2010.

"Kesedar''s responsibility is to identify the settlers while ECER will carry out the implementation of the programme as planned," said Mohd Arshad.

Mohd Arshad expressed confidence that those participating in the programme would be able to earn more than RM1,000 a month. - Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: A proposed RM3bil steel factory to be built in Telok Kalong, Kemaman, will become Terengganu’s third major steel factory once completed on a 400ha site.

State Industrial, Trade and Environment Committee chairman Toh Chin Yaw said that with the addition of the new steel plant, the Government hoped to see Teluk Kalong become a steel manufacturing centre.

The other two factories in Kemaman are Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd and Lion Plate.

Toh, who is also Bandar assemblyman, was speaking to reporters after attending his constituency’s Ihya Ramadan programme at Abidin Mosque here.

He said land was being cleared for the new factory which was expected to provide over 2,000 jobs for the locals when it was operational in two or three years’ time.

He disclosed that the consortium comprised investors from Malaysia, China and Australia.

Toh said Terengganu had received tremendous interest from foreign investors, such as from Iran, China, Australia, Taiwan and the Middle East. - Bernama

GUA MUSANG, Aug 30(Bernama) -- The government has spent RM12 million to implement several projects for the benefit of the people living in the Manik Urai constituency as promised in the July 14 by-election.

Kelantan Umno chief Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said the implementation of projects proved that the Barisan Nasional government was serious in providing what was promised.

He said from the allocation, RM3.5 million was to repair schools, RM2 million to repair and build new houses for the poor and another RM4 million on building roads in the constituency.

Mustapa said, the balance of RM7.9 million was channeled to government agencies, including the Public Works Department and the Kelantan Federal Development Department.

"We are planning to implement many more facilities in Manik Urai with new applications being forwarded to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak," � he told reporters after having a meeting with Kelantan Selatan Development Authority staff here, Sunday.

He added that the federal government planned to develop Gua Musang as the second biggest town in Kelantan after Kota Bharu, and develop inter connecting roads involving the states of Pahang, Perak and Terengganu as outlined in the East Coast Economic Region (ECER).

Mustapha, who is also the Minister of International Trade and Industry, said the government was focusing on the development of Gua Musang, as it was a strategic area to bring more investors and people from the northern Kelantan.

"The government does not want the people in northern Kelantan to be in poverty, therefore it is better for them to move to Gua Musang," he said.

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Radian Starfish Sdn Bhd is to develop a RM3 billion integrated development known as Laguna Marina on the seafront of Mersing, Johor. The development project, approved by the Department of Environment, involves land reclamation of 809.37ha and is set to start within 2009. The waterfront development will have star-rated and boutique hotels, waterfront homes, a water theme park, convention centre, cultural centre, private medical centres as well as commercial and business areas. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said the project is expected to take 10 years to complete.

Pahang To Appoint Three Businessmen To ECER Committee
September 06, 2009 17:26 PM

KUANTAN, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Three representatives from Pahang chambers of commerce and industry will be appointed to the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) (ECER) implementation committee.

Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said they would be one each from the state Malay, Chinese and Indian chambers of commerce and industry.

"They will help monitor the implementation of ECER in Pahang and compare notes with other state chambers of commerce and industry in an effort to make the project a success," he told reporters after opening a dialogue between the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCCI) and the state government here on Sunday.

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